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V16 WHU

2003 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

85,985 mi
Last recorded85,985 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar XK861,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 WHU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 85,985 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 84,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,518 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion / inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,648 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,189 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,497 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,033 miles

all rear prescribed suspension areas are corroded

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

offside front floorpan is badly corroded advise immediate repair/replacement

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 May 2018 75,455 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 73,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,192 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on.

Pass 13 May 2014 66,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2014 66,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 62,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,734 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 59,732 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 56,036 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2011 56,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Very slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diff oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,308 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,151 miles

rear diff oil seal leaking.engine cover fitted under car some components not visable!!

Fail 3 Apr 2006 32,151 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INSIDE EDGE.ENGINE COVER FITTED UNDER CAR SOME COMPONENTS NOT VISABLE

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR DIFF (OIL SEAL LEAKING)

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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V16 WHU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V16 WHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V16 WHU is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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